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11Sep

Revolutionizing Tailsitter Flight: MIT’s Innovative Trajectory Planning Algorithms

Airplane. Credit: Unsplush.MIT researchers have broken new ground in aerial robotics by developing cutting-edge algorithms tailored for the precise trajectory planning and control of tailsitter aircraft. These algorithms harness the exceptional maneuverability and versatility of tailsitters, enabling them to perform daring maneuvers like sideways and upside-down flight. Notably, these algorithms boast remarkable computational efficiency, capable of...

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09Jul

Engine Treatment Can Reduce the Noise Produced by Jets

Credit: istockThose residing in close proximity to an airport or directly beneath the flight path of incoming and outgoing jets often yearn for the opportunity to listen to Simon and Garfunkel's "The Sound of Silence."The impact of airplane noise is severe, as demonstrated by various studies and reports. In a 2022 study conducted in...

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12May

Pterodyamics Expands the Size of Its Impressive Transwing eVTOL with Increased Dihedral

The Pterodynamics Transwing design presents a combination of compactness and stability in its VTOL and hover mode, while boasting an impressively wide wingspan during cruise mode, resulting in remarkable efficiency.A recently released video demonstrates the flight of an intriguing eVTOL aircraft design on a larger scale. The Transwing platform utilizes a distinctive wing system...

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27Dec

SpaceX Announces Starlink Aviation Service for Planes

Credit: SpaceXSpaceX is launching Starlink Aviation, a new service that will make its satellite internet network available on planes. "With Starlink, passengers will be able to access high-speed, low-latency internet from the moment they walk on their plane," the company tweeted on October 18.Starlink AviationIn June 2022, the FCC gave SpaceX authorization to begin...

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29Apr

Lignin-Based Jet Fuel Loads Even More Power For Less Air Pollution

Lignin-based jet fuel packs more power for less pollutionSpeculative plant-based jet fuel can enhance engine efficiency and effectiveness while doing without aromatics. The pollution-causing substances added to standard gas, according to a new research study.In research published in the journal Gas, researchers evaluated a Washington State University-developed jet fuel based on lignin. A natural...

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16Sep

Aviation’s Contribution to Cutting Climate Change Likely to Be Small

Although the emissions targets for air travel remain in line with the overall goals of the Paris Agreement, there is a tremendous likelihood that the climate influence of aviation will certainly not satisfy these objectives, according to a new research study.Aeronautics is a vital contributor to the global economy; however it affects climate change...

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14Sep

The Meringue-like Product Can Make Airplane as Silent as a Hairdryer

Lightweight aerogel suspended in a honeycomb structure. Credit: University of BathAn exceptionally light new material that can decrease aircraft engine noise and enhance passenger comfort has been established at the University of Bath.The graphene oxide-polyvinyl alcohol aerogel weighs simply 2.1 kg per cubic meter, making it the lightest sound insulation ever before produced. It...

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12Sep

Hybrid-Electric Airplane Idea May Reduce Aviation’s Air Pollution Trouble

The proposed layout might minimize nitrogen oxide exhausts by 95 percent, a brand-new study finds.At cruising altitude, planes launch a constant stream of nitrogen oxides into the environment, where the chemicals can stick around to create ozone and fine particulates. Nitrogen oxides, or NOx, are a significant source of air contamination and are connected...

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12Sep

Next-Generation 3D Printed Catalysts to Propel Hypersonic Flight

Ultra-efficient 3D published drivers could assist fix the problem of overheating in hypersonic aircraft and supply a cutting edge option to thermal management throughout numerous industries.Created by researchers at RMIT College in Melbourne, Australia, the extremely versatile catalysts are affordable to make and easy to scale.The team's lab demos show that the 3D printed...

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31Aug

New Algorithm Trains Drones to Fly Around Obstacles at High Speeds

If you keep up with independent drone auto racing, you likely think about the accidents as much as the victories. In drone racing, groups compete to see which drone is better to fly fastest through an obstacle course. However, the faster flight increases its instability, and also at high speeds, the rules of aerodynamics...

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